Today was a perfect day for my final long run for my 50K training. \u00a0It was only 88F and the humidity was low as well at 66%. \u00a0Perfect weather!<\/p>\n
I set out a little bit earlier than usual. \u00a0The weather forecast called for a high of 96F and I did NOT want to be out running in that if I did not have to.<\/p>\n
My mileage goal for the day was 20 some odd miles. \u00a0Maybe a little bit extra if all was going well.<\/p>\n
The first 10 miles went great! \u00a0Negative splits the whole 10 miles. \u00a0I was moving right along. \u00a0Felt strong. \u00a0The heat wasn’t bothering me. \u00a0It was awesome!!!<\/p>\n
I stopped at the house at the 14 mile mark. \u00a0I needed more Gatorade. \u00a0I refilled my water bottle and headed on out the door. \u00a0I ran the cul-de-sac at the end of our street and passed my house again on my way towards Evans Road. \u00a0I then passed the new house when all of a sudden, “OWWW!!!”<\/p>\n
I looked down and there was a bee stuck on the outside of my lower left leg. \u00a0RATS!<\/p>\n
I ran down to Evans Road but my leg really started hurting. \u00a0This would not do. \u00a0I needed some Benadryl. \u00a0Boo. \u00a0Had to turn around and head back to the house. \u00a0Rats! \u00a0Rats!! \u00a0RATS!!!<\/p>\n
So, today’s run that was going so well was cut short by a stupid bee. \u00a0However, we will choose to look at this as a learning opportunity. \u00a0I did not have Benadryl on my packing list of things needed for race day. \u00a0It is there now!<\/p>\n
The leg is feeling better but today’s run is a wash. \u00a0I would still like to get another 20+ mile run under my belt before race day and next week is my last chance for that. \u00a0After that, I will be tapering (doesn’t that have a nice ring to it!?!)<\/p>\n
So, next Wednesday will be my very last loooooong run before race day. \u00a0I hope. \u00a0 \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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